Big Birds of Clark County

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and other sites WA, United States

Sandhill Cranes will be our “target” species, along with Great Egrets and herons, geese and other waterfowl. These “big birds” should be plentiful at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Woodland bottoms, and Vancouver lowlands. Other interesting but long-shot specialties include Red-Shouldered Hawk, American White Pelican, White-Breasted Nuthatch, and Lesser Goldfinch. Late-migrating shorebirds, warblers and other passerines ... Read more

South County Bird Binge

South County birding sites 475 West Sussex Avenue, Tenino, WA, United States

THIS TRIP, LIMITED TO 12, IS NOW FULL.  (May 6, 2019) This trip is for birders with ambition and stamina. Southern Thurston County has several marvelous birding hotspots, a variety of habitats, which Paul Hicks knows intimately. The trip will visit a variety of locations in South County in a quest to find 70+ species. ... Read more

Birding by Ear at Scatter Creek Field Trip

Scatter Creek Wildlife Recreation Area

Scatter Creek Recreation Area, June 4th and 6th, 6:30-10:30 Paul Hicks will lead two field trips that focus on “birding by ear”: recognizing birds by voice rather than identifying by appearance. “Birding by ear opens a whole new world of awareness and enjoyment of the birdlife that’s all around us,” says Paul. Whether you want ... Read more

Birding by Ear at Scatter Creek Field Trip

Scatter Creek Wildlife Recreation Area

Scatter Creek Recreation Area, June 4th and 6th, 6:30-10:30 Paul Hicks will lead two field trips that focus on “birding by ear”: recognizing birds by voice rather than identifying by appearance. “Birding by ear opens a whole new world of awareness and enjoyment of the birdlife that’s all around us,” says Paul. Whether you want ... Read more

All Day Field Trip to the Coast

Mud Bay Park and Ride Madrona Beach Rd, Olympia, WA, United States

  MEETING PLACE:  Mud Bay Park & Ride to form carpools DESTINATIONS:  Hoquiam Sewage Treatment Ponds, Bottle Beach, Westport, Tokeland LEADERS:  Paul Hicks and Kathleen Snyder REGISTRATION:  This trip will be limited to 4 cars with 4 occupants each.  Please register with Kathleen at ksnyder75@gmail.com and indicate if you can drive.  Those who don’t drive ... Read more